Simone Garcia Johnson will have a big role at the Golden Globes this year. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

When it comes to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his eldest daughter, Simone Garcia Johnson, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

The Rock, a household name and one of the highest-grossing actors in Hollywood, is singing his 16-year-old daughter's praises as she takes on an exciting new role during this year's award season.

Johnson will be serving as the first-ever Golden Globes Ambassador at the 2018 Golden Globes. The role means not only will she be handing out the awards like past Mr. and Ms. Golden Globes, but it also entails representing and speaking out about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's charitable efforts from the past year.

"It was surreal," Johnson told E! of finding out she'd be chosen for the honor. "My parents told me and we were all so excited and I'm really happy that the Hollywood Foreign Press chose to make this change because it's more inclusive and it promotes equality and I feel strongly about those things and I'm so happy to represent that title."

And of course, her parents will be there to see her big debut. Here's what you need to know about Simone Garcia Johnson before she becomes not only Miss Golden Globes, but also her very own household name.

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She’s close with both of her parents.

Johnson isn't shy about shouting out her parents, posting adorable pics of her family on Instagram.

Though her dad is a well-known movie star, her mother tends to remain a bit more on the outside of the spotlight. Dany Garcia is a producer whose credits include "Jumanji," "Baywatch," and "Ballers," all of which included The Rock, her current business partner and former husband of 10 years.

Garcia also posts tons of snaps of her daughter on Instagram and even shared a particularly sentimental picture on the day before her only child's Golden Globes appearance.

"On the eve of @simonegjohnson #goldenglobes as the first #GoldenGlobeAmbassador I honor and thank the two fathers in her life who love her more than life itself," Garcia wrote with a pic of her current and ex-husband both standing by Simone.

For his part, The Rock hasn't been shy about speaking on his bond with his daughter. The soon-to-be father of three told Oprah on "Oprah's Master Class" that the most valuable aspect of their relationship is love.

"The most important thing that I could do with my daughter is lead our life with love," he said. "Not fame, not success, not anything else, but I'm always here for you, I love you."

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She’s outspoken about her beliefs.

Johnson's new role as a representative of philanthropic efforts is nothing new for her. She often discusses her own charitable pursuits on Instagram in the hopes of raising awareness. Looks like she may have picked up on her dad's own presidential style of speaking out.

She posted a link to Time's Up, an initiative that aims to combat sexual harassment and systemic sexism in the workplace, in her Instagram bio and accompanied it with a powerful photo.

"The clock's been ticking on the abuse of power," she wrote in the caption. "I stand in solidarity with women across every industry to say #TIMESUP on abuse, harassment, and assault. #TIMESUP on oppression and marginalization. #TIMESUP on misrepresentation and underrepresentation."

Johnson often uses her social media platform to stick up for women's rights and the representation of all people, including refugees, Muslims, and others.

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Johnson plans on pursuing college after she finishes high school.

She has big college aspirations.
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Though you might think she'd already be a Hollywood-bound future superstar, Johnson still lives in her native Florida, according to W. Even more surprising, she isn't necessarily planning on changing that anytime soon.

Johnson is still in high school, which she's focusing on even more than any career opportunities.

"School's definitely a priority for me, and so is college," she told W.

According to the magazine, she'd like to study business. She has the experience, having worked with the esteemed IMG as a model since 2016 and helping her parents with their production pursuits since the ripe old age of 12.

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She’s a fan of wrestling.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
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Of course, The Rock got his own start in the sport, serving as both the good guy and shockingly, the villain in the WWE's different storylines. He eventually quit to pursue his acting and entertainment passions.

For her part, Johnson is particularly fond of the female category of wrestling and could even consider going into the ring herself.

"It's a sport that is unlike anything else in the world," Johnson told The Hollywood Reporter. "There's just a certain amount of passion that every move and match requires, and that's so admirable. It's definitely something I've thought about and want to pursue."

Sounds like the apple definitely does not fall far from the tree. Or in this case, The Rock.

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